76ers vs. Celtics odds, prediction, betting preview, start time: NBA picks, best bets on Tuesday, Nov. 10
Quick Look
- The Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday with first place in the Eastern Conference on the line.
- Boston is a 1.5-point road favorite with the over/under at 218.5.
- The 76ers are 9-2 and the Celtics are 8-2, both coming off Sunday wins.
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Why It Matters
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are both off to strong starts to the NBA season, with Philadelphia at 9-2 and Boston at 8-2. Both teams won on Sunday, with Philadelphia beating the Bulls 127-121 and Boston beating the Bucks 117-97.
First place in the Eastern Conference standings will be on the line on Tuesday when the Philadelphia 76ers (9-2) host the Boston Celtics (8-2). Both teams are coming off wins on Sunday, with the 76ers beating the Bulls 127-121 and the Celtics beating the Bucks 117-97. The latest 76ers vs. Celtics odds list Boston as the 1.5-point favorite on the road, with the over/under at 218.5. Jaylen Brown to score 25+ points in his return to Boston is priced at +146 (risk $100 to win $146). Claim the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 here now and get a $55 bonus after $25 in trades:
Tipoff for Celtics vs. 76ers is set for 8 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena. SportsLine's proven computer model has analyzed 76ers vs. Celtics and revealed its NBA predictions, and you can also read our NBA betting preview for Tuesday's matchup. Claim the latest Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus after $10 in trades:
76ers vs. Celtics betting preview
The Philadelphia 76ers put a superteam together this offseason by signing LeBron James and trading for Jaylen Brown to add to a solid core that already included Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and V.J. Edgecombe. Early on, the chemistry has been good, with James and Embiid ceding minutes and some offensive responsibility to the three younger players. Philadelphia is second in the NBA in turnover percentage (11.4%) and fifth in defensive rating (108.1) entering the game.
Meanwhile, the Celtics are also off to a strong start after the controversial decision to offload Brown in exchange for Paul George and a package of picks. George has looked reinvigorated at 36, as he's averaging 20.4 points per game and shooting 42.5% from the 3-point line as the second scoring option behind Jayson Tatum (27.1 ppg). Boston is top six in the NBA in both offensive rating (119.6) and defensive rating (108.4). Claim $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager at DraftKings here:
Celtics vs. 76ers picks, best bets
Celtics -1.5 (-107)
Over 218.5 points (-105)
Celtics -1.5 (-107)
Despite what many considered to be a puzzling offseason, the Celtics have the second-best net rating (+11.1) in the NBA through 10 games, and they've really dialed in defensively during a current three-game winning streak. Boston's opponents are averaging 93.0 points per game during that span, and they're also fifth in the NBA in 3-point shooting (37.6%). Meanwhile, Philadelphia hasn't been particularly efficient on offense this season, which is a big reason why the model predicts that Boston covers in 68% of simulations. Bet on Celtics vs. 76ers at bet365 with bonus code CBSBET365 and get $200 in bonus bets after betting $10:
Over 218.5 points (-105)
Open Questions
- What is the final score of the Tuesday matchup?
- Will Jaylen Brown score 25+ points?
- Which team will cover the spread?
